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La Joie de vivre (1993)

1993-03-17 · 1h 20m · FR
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Monsieur Charme is an old man, and the love of his life passed away some years ago. Despite being wealthy and in relatively good health, he finds that life without her is no longer supportable. Determined to end it all, he approaches Reine, a home-care nurse known for her willingness to bend the rules, and asks her if, in return for receiving his apartment, she will kill him. She readily agrees, and now the fun in this black comedy can begin. It seems that the old man has a nephew who is determined to thwart this scheme at all costs. A battle royal is joined between the ingenuity of the nurse and her willing victim, and the determination of his equally ingenious nephew.

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Roger GuillotDirector, WriterJosiane MaisseWriter

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Michel BouquetMichel BouquetMonsieur CharmeGwennola BothorelGwennola BothorelReinePatrick CatalifoPatrick CatalifoJoyeuxMicheline DaxMicheline DaxMuguetteHenri VirlogeuxHenri VirlogeuxCent à l'heureKathy KriegelKathy KriegelCaroleBruce MyersBruce MyersKarlMarie MergeyMarie MergeyMrs. JollyMichel VitoldMichel VitoldHenri JollyJames HorJames HorLe vendeur asiatiqueEugène BerthierEugène BerthierUn homme du club du troisième âgeGermaine LafailleGermaine LafailleUne femme du club du troisième âge

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Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference910082Actor preference308589 · 1065219 · 337751Country preferenceFr

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What is La Joie de vivre about?

Monsieur Charme is an old man, and the love of his life passed away some years ago. Despite being wealthy and in relatively good health, he finds that life without her is no longer supportable. Determined to end it all, he approaches Reine, a home-care nurse known for her willingness to bend the rules, and asks her if, in return for receiving his apartment, she will kill him. She readily agrees, and now the fun in this black comedy can begin. It seems that the old man has a nephew who is determined to thwart this scheme at all costs. A battle royal is joined between the ingenuity of the nurse and her willing victim, and the determination of his equally ingenious nephew.

How long is La Joie de vivre?

La Joie de vivre has a runtime of 80 minutes.